17.70.160 Satellite dish antenna.
A. Purpose. These regulations are established to regulate the installation of dish-type satellite antennas to help protect public safety and preserve view corridors and neighborhood character.
B. Residential Performance Standards. The installation of dish-type antennas may be allowed in all residential zones, subject to the following criteria. Dish-type satellite antenna installations that are less than one meter in diameter are exempt from these regulations unless proposed on a historic building.
1. Antenna Size. Maximum diameter shall be ten feet.
2. Setback. No part of a satellite dish antenna may be located in any required setback area, any side yard area between a street and the primary residence, or any front yard area.
3. Height. Maximum antenna height shall be thirteen feet.
4. Roof-Mounted. Roof-mounted installations or pole-mounted installations attached to eaves are prohibited except by approval of a director’s action.
5. View Preservation. Any antenna that may block significant views from neighboring buildings or from public areas, as determined by the director, shall be subject to review by the architectural review commission.
6. Screening. All satellite dishes higher than side or rear yard fences shall be screened from view from neighboring properties.
C. Commercial Performance Standards. The installation of dish-type satellite antennas may be allowed in the office, commercial, and industrial zones, subject to the following criteria:
1. Installation shall be subject to architectural review in compliance with the adopted architectural review commission ordinance and guidelines.
2. Installations shall not be allowed within setback area of any yard adjacent to a public street.
3. Installations shall be located to minimize visibility from adjoining properties and rights-of-way.
D. Exceptions.
1. Dish-type satellite antenna installations that are less than one meter in diameter are exempt from these regulations unless proposed on a historic building. For proposed installations on historic buildings, review by the architectural review commission shall be required.
2. Dish-type satellite antenna installations that cannot meet the performance standards included in subsections B and C of this section may be considered through review by the architectural review commission. Conditions imposed as part of the approval would typically include requirements to minimize the visibility of the installation, including blockage of significant public and private views of hillsides, city vistas, or open space areas. Acceptable techniques to reduce the visibility of dish installations include use of alternative materials (wire mesh instead of solid surface), painting the dish in a subdued or natural color, and landscaped screening.
E. Open Space/Conservation Standards. The installation of dish-type satellite antennas may be allowed in the open space/conservation zone subject to architectural review in compliance with adopted architectural review commission ordinances and guidelines.
F. Building Permit Required. All satellite dish installations require issuance of a building permit. This is to ensure that dishes are structurally sound and properly grounded. Plans submitted for a building permit for a roof-mounted or pole-mounted installation require certification by a registered engineer. (Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)